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Uplift vs Enlighten - What's the difference?

uplift | enlighten |

As verbs the difference between uplift and enlighten

is that uplift is to raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level while enlighten is to supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.

As a noun uplift

is the act or result of being uplifted.

uplift

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or result of being uplifted.
  • (geology) A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building.
  • (colloquial) A brassiere that raises the breasts.
  • Anagrams

    * * English heteronyms

    enlighten

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
  • To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.
  • Antonyms

    * endarken